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Posted inAround the Bay, Culture, Film

From the East Bay to the big screen, a Jewish story of teen love and loss

by Maya Mirsky January 27, 2026January 27, 2026

Back in 1999, Reva Lee was coping with leukemia and the financial struggles that followed her diagnosis. J. chronicled what Lee was going through and how she kept her spirits up while parenting a teen daughter and younger son. “I’m known for my creativity and innovation,” she told J. at the time, adding that she […]

Posted inIsrael, Film, TV & Film

Can a new biopic about Golda avoid politics?

Gabe Friedman by Gabe Friedman and JTA February 22, 2023February 22, 2023
Posted inCulture, Film, TV & Film

Is ‘Rifkin’s Festival’ Woody Allen’s love letter to cinema — or something more cynical?

by PJ Grisar and Forward January 26, 2022January 26, 2022
Posted inCulture, Film

Israel’s controversial Oscar submission misses shortlist

by Tom Tugend and JTA December 22, 2021
Posted inCulture, Film, TV & Film

Review: Palestinian father knows best in ‘200 Meters’ … or does he?

by Michael Fox July 16, 2021July 15, 2021
man in yamulke inside synagogue
Posted inFilm, Religion, History, Sports

Basketball, refuseniks, Shira Haas: Silicon Valley Jewish film fest turns 30

by Andrew Esensten May 6, 2021May 12, 2021
woman seated at table in art studio
Posted inCulture, Film, TV & Film, Seniors

Film festival on aging adds to its ‘Legacy’ and goes virtual

by Patricia Corrigan May 4, 2021
Posted inCulture, Film, TV & Film

Grandma’s possessions tell her story in ‘306 Hollywood’

by Michael Fox October 5, 2018
From “The Red House,” one of five animated shorts
Posted inCulture, Film, TV & Film

Visuals at forefront of powerfully told animated stories

Laura Pall by Laura Paull July 21, 2018March 17, 2023
Posted inCulture, Film, TV & Film

SF Jewish Film Festival announces lineup

Laura Pall by Laura Paull June 20, 2018July 9, 2018

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